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Bundesliga 2024-25: Bayer Leverkusen Beat Augsburg 2-0 To Delay Bayern Munich's Title Victory

Bayer Leverkusen's 2-0 win over Augsburg has postponed Bayern Munich's potential title celebration by at least a week. Bayern still lead by eight points with three games remaining, but can clinch their 34th league title with a win at RB Leipzig next week. Patrik Schick gave Leverkusen a strong start, scoring in the 13th minute with a low-driven shot from the edge of the box. The team dominated the first half, highlighted by Emiliano Buendía's powerful curling effort from distance that would have beaten the goalkeeper.

Bundesliga: FC Augsburg vs Bayer Leverkusen
Bundesliga: Bayer Leverkusen vs FC Augsburg | Photo: AP/Martin Meissner

Leverkusen players celebrate their victory at the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayer Leverkusen and FC Augsburg at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany.

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Bundesliga: Bayer Leverkusen vs FC Augsburg
Bundesliga: FC Augsburg vs Bayer Leverkusen | Photo: AP/Martin Meissner

Leverkusen's Jonathan Tah, left, controls the ball in the air ahead of Augsburg's Alexis Claude-Maurice during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayer Leverkusen and FC Augsburg at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany.

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Bundesliga Soccer: FC Augsburg vs Bayer Leverkusen
Bundesliga Soccer: Bayer Leverkusen vs FC Augsburg | Photo: AP/Martin Meissner

Leverkusen's Edmond Tapsoba, right, challenges for the ball with Augsburg's Elvis Rexhbecaj during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayer Leverkusen and FC Augsburg at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany.

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Bundesliga Soccer: Bayer Leverkusen vs FC Augsburg
Bundesliga Soccer: FC Augsburg vs Bayer Leverkusen | Photo: AP/Martin Meissner

Augsburg's Henri Koudossou, centre, challenges for the ball with Leverkusen's Arthur during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayer Leverkusen and FC Augsburg at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany.

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Bundesliga 2024-25: FC Augsburg vs Bayer Leverkusen
Bundesliga 2024-25: Bayer Leverkusen vs FC Augsburg | Photo: AP/Martin Meissner

Leverkusen's Emiliano Buendia, second left, scores his side's second goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayer Leverkusen and FC Augsburg at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany.

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Bundesliga 2024-25: Bayer Leverkusen vs FC Augsburg
Bundesliga 2024-25: FC Augsburg vs Bayer Leverkusen | Photo: AP/Martin Meissner

Leverkusen's Patrik Schick celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayer Leverkusen and FC Augsburg at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany.

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German Bundesliga Soccer Match: FC Augsburg vs Bayer Leverkusen
German Bundesliga Soccer Match: Bayer Leverkusen vs FC Augsburg | Photo: AP/Martin Meissner

Leverkusen's Amine Adli, top right, makes an attempt to score during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayer Leverkusen and FC Augsburg at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany.

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German Bundesliga Soccer Match: Bayer Leverkusen vs FC Augsburg
German Bundesliga Soccer Match: FC Augsburg vs Bayer Leverkusen | Photo: AP/Martin Meissner

Augsburg's goalkeeper Finn Dahmen, right, punches the ball away under pressure from Leverkusen's Nathan Tella during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayer Leverkusen and FC Augsburg at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany.

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Germany Soccer Bundesliga: FC Augsburg vs Bayer Leverkusen
Germany Soccer Bundesliga: Bayer Leverkusen vs FC Augsburg | Photo/: AP/Martin Meissner

Leverkusen's Arthur, left, challenges for the ball with Augsburg's Henri Koudossou during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayer Leverkusen and FC Augsburg at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany.

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Germany Soccer Bundesliga: Bayer Leverkusen vs FC Augsburg
Germany Soccer Bundesliga: FC Augsburg vs Bayer Leverkusen | Photo: AP/Martin Meissner

Augsburg's Alexis Claude-Maurice controls the ball ahead of Leverkusen's Arthur during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayer Leverkusen and FC Augsburg at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany.

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